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Classic Rock 93.1 radio host dies after contracting West Nile Virus

Classic Rock 93.1 radio host dies after contracting West Nile Virus
health10/10/2025

The station said its general manager and morning DJ, Kevin "Kevy Kev" Russell, died Thursday afternoon after contracting the disease five weeks ago.

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — A morning DJ at a classic rock station servicing parts of the St. Louis area died after contracting the West Nile Virus, according to the station he worked at. On social media, Classic Rock 93.1 KBDZ said that Kevin "Kevy Kev" Russe... [1862 chars]